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Specific details have emerged regarding the agreement reached between Iran and the mediating country Oman to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. For the time being, entry and exit routes will be separated into respective Iranian and Omani lanes, and after this period, vessels will only be able to move through a central shipping lane.

Reporter Min Gyeongho has the details.

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The core of what Iran announced it has agreed upon with Oman is that, for a specific period, vessels entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz will use the coastal route near Iran, while outbound vessels will use the coastal route near Oman.

A period of 60 days is being discussed.

The two sides have reportedly even set the coordinates for the new routes and communicated them to the United States and other Gulf nations.

[Kazem Gharibabadi / Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister (Iran State Television): We have reached an in-principle agreement with Oman. There has been significant progress in the negotiations, and a final settlement is close at hand.]

Once this period expires, vessel movement will be unified into a central channel.

Iran will manage inbound vessels, while inbound and outbound vessels will be jointly managed by Iran and Oman. The Fars News Agency reported that transit fees will be determined based on the services provided by Iran.

A bill is also being prepared to completely ban vessels belonging to hostile nations from navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

This means that cargo related to Israel, regardless of whether it consists of military supplies or general goods, as well as goods belonging to countries or individuals that have caused harm to Iran and failed to provide compensation, will be barred from passing through the region.

If finalized, this agreement is expected to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and potentially open the door for follow-up negotiations between the United States and Iran, including on the nuclear program.

[Donald Trump / US President: I prefer negotiations. I don't want to see any loss of life. Talks are ongoing right now, so let's see how things develop.]

However, Iran has repeatedly stated that the Hormuz issue is a matter solely between Iran and Oman and that it will not tolerate foreign intervention, continuously emphasizing its control over the strait while excluding the United States.

CNN has estimated the possibility of an agreement before this weekend at 50%.

(Video Editing: Kim Byung-jik)